This is a tasty gravy which has all the flavors from Kerala. It can be prepared easily . I usually make prawns curry in typical malabar fish curry style which I have already given in this blog. This time I had some guests and wanted to try something new. So I called up one of my friends ,Sumayya , who is an expert in non veg cooking. This is her recipe which she makes when there are guests at home. She had assured me that everyone will like this as it has the typical Kerala flavor. I tried it and was sure that my guests are going to like it. As expected everyone like the dish and gave a good rating to it, including my own family-my hubby.
Serves 6
INGREDIENTS:
- Prawns - 25nos.
- Pearl onions - 6
- Green chillies- 4 slit lengthwise
- Tomato - 1 (half finely chopped and half cubed )
- Red chilly powder - 1/2 tablespoon
- Turmeric powder- 1/4 tablespoon
- Coriander powder - 1 tablespoon
- Cumin seeds -6 or 7
- Fish masala powder -1 tablespoon (Optional)
- Tamarind water - 1 cup (of a lemon sized tamarind piece)
- Salt as needed
- Ginger - 1 inch piece - slit lengthwise
- Garlic - 1 pod - sliced
- Grated Coconut - 1/4 cup
- Mustard seeds- 1 tablespoon
- Curry leaves-7
- Salt as needed
How to Prepare:
Step 1: Clean the prawns and marinate it with salt , a pinch of turmeric powder, a pinch of red chilly powder , and the cubed tomatoes.
Step 2: In a small pan, heat one tablespoon oil and add the grated coconut, 1 pearl onion sliced, 1 curry leaf chopped and the cumin seeds. Saute till it turns light brown. Add the turmeric powder and saute till it turns little darker in color. Switch off flame and add the coriander powder. Saute well and allow it to cool. Grind to a smooth paste using little water. This is the masala.
Step 3: In a pan, heat oil, splutter mustard seeds. Add the chopped pearl onions , sliced garlic and green chillies and saute till it turns brown. Add the chopped tomatoes and saute till it mixes well with the gravy. Add the marinated prawns and saute well. Add the tamarind water and mix well. Add red chilly powder and salt.Add the coconut paste and mix well. Allow to cook well , closed with lid.
Step 4: When the prawns are cooked well and the gravy starts to thicken add the slit ginger and curry leaves. Bring the gravy to a boil and cook for another 10 minutes in low flame. The gravy thickness is your choice.
Step 5: Serve hot with boiled rice or chappathys.
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